News Summary
Jacksonville’s unemployment rate has decreased to an impressive 3% as of December, down from 3.5% in November, according to the Florida Department of Commerce. This marks the lowest rate since May, thanks to seasonal hiring during the holiday season. The Jacksonville metropolitan area maintains a stable labor force of approximately 842,067, with an increase of 4,360 employed individuals, bringing the total to 816,587. A broader view shows that while Florida’s overall rate remains at 3.4%, Jacksonville is slightly ahead, creating new jobs across multiple sectors.
Jacksonville Celebrates a Big Drop in Unemployment Rate!
Great news, Jacksonville! As the year wrapped up, the city saw its unemployment rate dip to an impressive 3% in December. This marks a significant drop from the 3.5% rate recorded in November. These numbers were rolled out by the Florida Department of Commerce on January 24, and they sure have a lot of people smiling!
A Seasonal Boost
This decline in unemployment is particularly noteworthy as it represents the lowest rate we’ve seen since May, when it was also 3%. It seems like the holiday season brought a burst of seasonal hiring that really made a difference. The labor force in our charming Jacksonville metropolitan area has remained quite stable, holding steady at around 842,067. It’s noteworthy that the number of people working actually increased by 4,360, bringing the total number of employed individuals up to 816,587!
Statewide Perspective
Job Growth Across Sectors
Winners and Losers in Job Gains
A Regional Snapshot
Riding the Wave of Recovery
Here’s to a new year full of _new jobs_, _new opportunities_, and a _stronger community_ in Jacksonville!
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- Jacksonville Daily Record: Northeast Florida Unemployment Rate Drops During Holiday Season
- Florida Politics: Florida’s Unemployment Rate for August Was 3.3%
- Orlando Sentinel: Florida Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.3%
- U.S. News: Jacksonville Housing Market Forecast
- The Capitolist: Three Florida Cities Among Top Ten Best Places to Start a Business in 2024
